Dr. Joseph Whittaker Named Associate VP for Research
Dr. Joseph A. Whittaker has been named Associate VP for Research at Jackson State University, bringing extensive experience from NASA and Morgan State University....
JSU Faculty Earn Doctoral Degrees in Social Work
Three Jackson State University School of Social Work faculty members recently earned doctoral degrees. Dr. Howard, Dr. Tompkins, and Dr. Loggins achieved terminal degrees in...
JSU Distributes 20,000 Pounds of Fresh Produce to Community
Jackson State University distributed 20,000 pounds of fresh produce to community members during their annual Crop Drop event, adapting safety protocols due to COVID-19....
Jackson State Receives $30,000 Political Grant
Jackson State University's Political Science Department received a $30,000 grant to strengthen its partnership with University of Michigan, supporting student research and faculty development....
Rival IQ Selects McClenty and Rush for Webinar Series
JSU's Spencer McClenty and Kentrice Rush were selected by Rival IQ to speak at a Higher Ed Social Media webinar series, sharing strategies that keep...
JSU Spokeswoman Joins Public Land Association
JSU's Maxine Greenleaf appointed to APLU Strategic Communications Executive Committee. She'll develop strategies to communicate public higher education value nationwide....
Cortez Bryant Launches Careers in Music Course at JSU
Cortez Bryant, Co-CEO of The Blueprint Group and Lil Wayne's manager, launches a seven-week Careers in Music course at Jackson State University running October 5-November...
National Academic Advising Association names ombudsperson to
Dr. F. Janelle Hannah Jefferson from Jackson State University appointed co-chair of NACADA's Race, Inclusion, and Ethnicity Taskforce Training committee....
Jackson State Rises to No. 16 in Best HBCUs
Jackson State University rises to No. 16 among 79 Best HBCUs in 2021 U.S. News rankings, up from No. 17 last year. JSU maintains its...
Dr. Margaret Walker Inducted into MAX Museum Hall of Fame
Dr. Margaret Walker was inducted into the Mississippi Arts + Entertainment Experience (MAX) Museum Hall of Fame. The acclaimed poet and author of 'For My...
Margaret Walker Alexander inducted into The Max Hall of Fame
Dr. Margaret Walker Alexander, professor emerita at Jackson State University, was inducted into the Mississippi Arts + Entertainment Experience Hall of Fame alongside Bo Diddley...
Michael Bolden Named Executive Director of Campus Ops
Michael Bolden has been appointed executive director of Campus Operations at Jackson State University. He brings 26 years of government leadership experience to oversee facilities,...
Voting at AAC, e-Center: JSU & Hinds County COVID Partnership
Jackson State University partners with Hinds County to provide emergency COVID-19 polling locations at the AAC and e-Center for November 3rd election....
Dr. Bessie House-Soremekun Recognized for Guard Education
Jackson State University partnered with Mississippi National Guard on a continuing education program for military officers. Dr. Bessie House-Soremekun delivered keynote on military-civilian relationships....
JSU SAFE App: Quick Emergency Response
Jackson State University launches JSU SAFE app providing real-time emergency alerts and instant police response for students and staff. The app reduces response times from...
College of Education hosts virtual memorial for Hill and Evans
Jackson State University's College of Education hosts virtual memorial for Dr. Melvin Evans Sr. and Dr. Hill Williams Jr., longtime professors and department chairs....
JSU Professor David Mahloch Premieres New Organ Composition
Dr. David Mahloch, JSU music professor, premiered his Bach-inspired organ composition 'Fantasia and Fugue' in a televised concert, celebrating 20 years as a composer....
Jackson State NSF Grant for Research
Jackson State University received a $467,080 NSF grant to advance nanomaterials research and develop minority scientists through interdisciplinary STEM programs....
JSU Gets $200K Grant for COVID-19 Detection
Jackson State University receives $200,000 NSF grant to develop rapid COVID-19 detection using optical techniques. The research aims to reduce testing time from days to...
Jackson State Virtual Cooking Demo
Jackson State University's Margaret Walker Center hosts a virtual cooking demonstration featuring poet Margaret Walker's maple nut cake recipe in celebration of her 105th birthday...
McDaniels elected vice-chair of MS Humanities Council
Dr. Preselfannie McDaniels, dean of Graduate Studies at Jackson State University, has been elected vice-chair of the Mississippi Humanities Council board....
JSU’s Wilcox Appointed to Jackson Preservation Commission
Mayor Chokwe Lumumba appointed JSU's Dr. Heather Wilcox to Jackson's Historic Preservation Commission. She'll advise on city landmarks and focus on minority community preservation....
JSU Gets $400K Grant for Storm Prep and STEM
Jackson State University received a $400,000 NSF grant for Project FAST, training female minority students in emergency management and STEM careers while helping underserved Mississippi...
Greenleaf presents case study at Virtual Education Boot Camp
Maxine Greenleaf from Jackson State University presented a crisis communications case study at Virtual Education Boot Camp, sharing how JSU handled campus shooting response....
Vanish elected as President-Elect of MBUG
Dr. Keilani Vanish has been unanimously elected President-Elect of Mississippi Banner User Group (MBUG). The Jackson State University comptroller will lead the organization in 2020-2021....